Moving to Brazil from Sudan

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Sudan to Brazil — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Sudan to Brazil, and you’d need to navigate life in Portuguese. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Brasilia averages 80°F vs 99°F in Khartoum, making it significantly cooler.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Sudan and Brazil stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SD
19.6
BR
15.7

Brazil performs significantly better than Sudan across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

SD
$28
BR
$2,070
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

SD
2.6
BR
21.4

Sudan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Brazil leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

SD
70.0
BR
23.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SD
0.4t
BR
2.3t

Sudan generally does better on environment, though Brazil leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

SD
0.1
BR
21.0
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

SD
118.7%
BR
1.5%

Brazil performs significantly better than Sudan across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

SD
11.4%
BR
8.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SD
$2,800
BR
$18,600

Brazil generally does better on employment & economy, though Sudan leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

SD
67.1 yrs
BR
75.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SD
42.3
BR
13.3

Brazil performs significantly better than Sudan across all family life metrics.

Data: Sudan Chamber of Taxation, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Khartoum Rain: 4.8 in/yr (121 mm)
99° / 73°F

Avg. annual high / low

Brasilia Rain: 61.1 in/yr (1552 mm)
80° / 61°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Khartoum Brasilia
Jan–Mar 92°/64°F (33°/18°C) 80°/63°F (27°/17°C)
Apr–Jun 106°/79°F (41°/26°C) 78°/59°F (26°/15°C)
Jul–Sep 101°/79°F (38°/26°C) 80°/58°F (27°/14°C)
Oct–Dec 96°/71°F (35°/21°C) 80°/64°F (27°/17°C)
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Month Khartoum Brasilia
Jan 87°/60°F (30.7°/15.6°C) 80°/63°F (26.9°/17.4°C)
Feb 91°/62°F (32.6°/16.8°C) 80°/63°F (26.7°/17.4°C)
Mar 98°/69°F (36.5°/20.3°C) 81°/64°F (27.1°/17.5°C)
Apr 105°/75°F (40.4°/24.1°C) 80°/62°F (26.6°/16.8°C)
May 107°/81°F (41.9°/27.3°C) 78°/59°F (25.7°/15.0°C)
Jun 106°/82°F (41.3°/27.6°C) 77°/56°F (25.2°/13.3°C)
Jul 101°/79°F (38.5°/26.2°C) 77°/55°F (25.1°/12.9°C)
Aug 100°/78°F (37.6°/25.6°C) 81°/58°F (27.3°/14.6°C)
Sep 102°/79°F (38.7°/26.3°C) 83°/61°F (28.3°/16.0°C)
Oct 103°/79°F (39.3°/25.9°C) 82°/63°F (27.5°/17.4°C)
Nov 95°/70°F (35.2°/21.0°C) 80°/64°F (26.6°/17.5°C)
Dec 89°/63°F (31.7°/17.0°C) 79°/64°F (26.2°/17.5°C)

Data: Sudan Meteorological Authority Sudan Meteorological Authority, Instituto Nacional de Meteorologia Instituto Nacional de Meteorologia

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Sudan and Brazil. To live, work, or study long-term in Brazil, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Brazil's immigration authority.

Sudan passport

Sudan passport holder visiting Brazil

Visa Required
Sudan passport holders need a visa to enter Brazil.
Brazil passport

Brazil passport holder visiting Sudan

Visa Required
Brazil passport holders need a visa to enter Sudan.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Brazil?

With 21.0 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Brazil can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Sudan and Brazil.

Is Brazil safe for expats?

Brazil performs significantly better than Sudan across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Brazil compared to Sudan?

Sudan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Brazil leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 21.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Brazil, compared to 2.6 in Sudan. Brazil scores 80 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Sudan: 44).

What's the weather like in Brazil compared to Sudan?

The average high temperature in Brasilia is 80°F, compared to 99°F in Khartoum. Brasilia receives around 61.1 in of rainfall per year, while Khartoum gets 4.8 in.

What language do they speak in Brazil?

The official language in Brazil is Portuguese. In Sudan, the official languages are Arabic and English.

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At a Glance

SD BR
Population 47,958,856 217,240,060
Currency Sudanese Pound (SDG) Brazilian Real (R$)
Languages Arabic, English Portuguese
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +249 +55
Time zones 1 4
Emergency number 190